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McGuffey, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Hardin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
378 Population 1,022/sq mi density
$49,792 Median Income $24,408 per capita
$59,500 Home Value $93,729 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
104 Violent Crime/100K 1,416 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,792 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,500 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

McGuffey, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,792
34% below
$24,408 per capita
Home Value
$59,500
79% below
Zillow: $93,729
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
73% below
1,416/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
37% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How McGuffey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows McGuffey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
66%
Home Value
21%
Rent
69%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McGuffey a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McGuffey residents earn a median household income of $49,792 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,408. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McGuffey is $59,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,729. Median rent is $807/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

McGuffey reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,416/100K.

Education

4.2% of adults in McGuffey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McGuffey has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,022/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,792
Per Capita$24,408
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$59,500
Rent$807
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$93,729
Housing Units191
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent104/100K
Property1,416/100K

Health

Obesity44.0%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,366/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation973 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in McGuffey was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.